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u/elitemedicalprep · 1 pointr/step1

Hi,

this is Dr. Brus-Ramer, president of Elite Medical Prep. I wanted to add some thoughts and specific pieces of advice.

Your story is really disappointing to hear. One's family is usually their bedrock, especially in really tough moments such as this. The USMLE Step 1 is so much harder than non-medical people can understand. The mental toll is immense.

Here is the specific advice I wanted to add. There is good scientific evidence that would support that your current learning struggle will ultimately be very beneficial to your learning and work as a physician, and possibly show up positively on your Step 1 performance. Recently I began listening to the audiobook, 'Range' by David Epstein which lays out the thesis that early struggles in learning can lead to far better and more durable learning and stronger outcomes later on. One of the key pieces of evidence is the work by the UCLA researcher Robert Bjork, who seems to have coined the term 'desirable difficulties' in the context of improved learning and skill development, acquisition and application.

Right now you are struggling and your family is not particularly helpful at this moment. However, if you can take a step back and see this struggle as something that can make you stronger and more mentally durable, you may come out on the other side with far better performance than you have had so far. If you are looking for more motivation or sources for inner strength at this tough moment, I would also suggest reading/audio booking 'Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds' by David Goggins. This is one of the most powerful autobiographies I have ever read, and it has a self-help component built into the audiobook version that is totally awesome and zero BS.

Hope this helps. Best of luck with your journey.

u/caramelarose · 3 pointsr/step1

I'm currently taking anatomy and the [High Yield Anatomy] (https://www.amazon.com/High-YieldTM-Gross-Anatomy-High-Yield-Ronald/dp/1451190239/ref=dp_ob_title_bk) has been a life saver.

It's the best: concise & practical. Much better than BRS, much better than my textbook (Moore's.)

Standalone it's not enough though. I would complement it with an Atlas, Netter's is what I'm using, and practice questions. I like Gray's.

Kaplan lecture videos have been immensely helpful in understanding both the anatomy & embryology. I recommend them immensely. But if you don't want to opt for a subscription, the Noted Anatomist on YouTube will help you digest the High Yield review book. (I would opt for the subscription though.)

Our Med school's anatomy and embryology course is not only conjoined, but lasts a total of three-months. So if you want to cram anatomy, yet learn it well, consider what I write.

Best of luck :)

u/med_school_tutors · 0 pointsr/step1

The BEST (in my opinion) resource for someone who needs to be spoon fed histology and pathology (raises my own hand) is Robbin's Atlas of Pathology. It is a very double-edged sword resource though, because it has much more than is just on Step 1 but if you know what images have yield it will walk you through why the images are the way they are. A good strategy I had was to look up in the book every image that UWorld presented me.

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The link can be found here:

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https://smile.amazon.com/Robbins-Cotran-Atlas-Pathology/dp/1455748765/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_g3905707922?_encoding=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0&ie=UTF8

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There is also an Anki deck full of Step 1 Histo floating around somewhere as well. It is super good for reviewing in the last couple of weeks.

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David D, USMLE Tutor

Med School Tutors

u/neuron5228 · 1 pointr/step1

The best biochemistry book that I found is Vijay's Underground Guide to Medical Biochemistry and Metabolic Disease. It's less than 100 pages and are all high yield information (my school also focused on organ systems so when it came time to study biochemistry, I was like "oh crap!"...especially since biochem is easy points on Step 1) https://www.amazon.com/Underground-Medical-Biochemistry-Metabloic-Disease/dp/1450722377/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1466516404&sr=1-1&keywords=vijay%27s+underground+guide+to+medical+biochemistry

u/RafaGarciaS · 1 pointr/step1

Fair enough, thanks man! and good luck! If you don't mind, I'll share a couple of tips I have learned.

  1. Active recall is the most effective method of studying, just like you look at scientific evidence to prescribe anti-hypertension meds, look for the evidence for active studying evidence Short tips

  2. Being active is important, not just physical health but elevated brain derived neurotropic factor evidence and reducing and preventing depression and burn out evidence

  3. More broad than the previous tips do one thing at a time and in the same place. Study in one place and don't bring the phone into that place at all. A great book on this type of work "deep work" can be seen here

    Lastly, I know the worst kind of advice is the unsolicited kind, but I would of killed to know this 7 years ago. Best of luck in this tough and long journey.
u/RSI_Me · 3 pointsr/step1

This is still one of the best texts and question sets strictly for Neuro that I have used. Supplement this with Boards and Beyond, or whatever video resource you use if you use them and you’re golden :)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071496238/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_feZJAb5AG168B

u/SongeeX · 2 pointsr/step1

I really liked Costanzo's Physiology (https://www.amazon.com/Physiology-STUDENT-CONSULT-Online-Costanzo/dp/145570847X) book. It's well written and I believe detailed enough while being not too long. It is easy to read and understand.

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/step1

These are the best and super soft. Don’t waste ur time w Mack or 3m. Ive tried them all and only with these I can’t hear my Persian mother screaming on the phone while cooking two rooms away...
HEAROS Xtreme Protection Series Ear Plugs, Blue, 28 Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XW0P84I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hu12CbRY4VSDC

Hearos Ear Plugs Xtreme Protection Series 14 Count, Pack of 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EPQ86A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rw12Cb811WTH4

u/HarleyWorkin · 1 pointr/step1

I’m a big fan of how this book describes the fundamentals so clearly. It’s fairly quick read and it doesn’t get into the weeds.

How the Immune System Works (The How it Works Series) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118997778/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_n0-lDbDK6RQM7

u/Patel2015 · 3 pointsr/step1

3M soft yellow neons gets my vote.
https://smile.amazon.com/3M-OCS1135-Yellow-Neons-Earplugs/dp/B008MCUOH2/ref=sr_1_12?crid=2CWW0M3ZOHGJ2&keywords=3m+ear+plugs&qid=1557840272&s=gateway&sprefix=3m+ear%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-12

I've tried Mack's, Hearos, and a bunch of other brands and in terms of comfort and noise reduction ability i haven't found anything better (plus they are individually wrapped so i always keep a bunch of pairs in my backpack)

u/Gmedic99 · 2 pointsr/step1

It's a collection of books, I'll leave link of one of the books. It's basically a book which only includes questions and long explanations. I always use it when I'm done with module, and although It's question practice, it teaches me a lot. You identify little parts that you've not heard before or forgot about, and those questions are just wonderful to widen your knowledge. Here's a link of physiology book, but they have books for every subject: https://www.amazon.com/Physiology-PreTest-Self-Assessment-Review-14/dp/0071791426/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1551029078&sr=8-1&keywords=pretest+physiology

u/samehdi · 5 pointsr/step1

That looks like the Kaplan review book. Its basically FA but by Kaplan
https://www.amazon.com/medEssentials-USMLE-Step-Prep/dp/1609780264

u/Haunini · 2 pointsr/step1

https://www.uworld.com/
https://www.lecturio.com/
https://www.amazon.com/First-Aid-USMLE-Step-2017/dp/1259837637
^^FYI Last link is a book.. unfortunately can't get that online unless you know how to... ;)